Scripture: Jeremiah 15:10, 16-21Matthew 13:44-46 Reflection: “The Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.” The pearl of…
Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne,Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture: Jeremiah 14:17-22Matthew 13:36-43 Reflection: Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in…
Feast of Saint James, Apostle Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-17 Matthew 20:20-28 Reflection: The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. -Matthew 20:28 When the disciples…
Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32Colossians 2:12-14Luke 11:1-13 Reflection: Awesome Presence and Wonderful Intimacy In our experience of God, it is important that we try to be conscious of both His majesty and the warmth of His intimacy. In today’s liturgy Luke relates…
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene Scripture: Song of Songs 3:1-4b or 2 Corinthians 5:14-17John 20:1-2, 11-18 Reflection: There it is. The simple, one word lesson that encompasses all that Christ has tried to teach us. The one word which conveys…
Scripture: Jeremiah 2: 1-3, 7-8, 12-13Matthew 13:10-17 Reflection: Many of us remember Paul Simon’s song “The Boxer,” “Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest,” (The Boxer lyrics © Mca Music Ltd., Paul Simon Music,…
Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1, 4-10Matthew 13: 1-9 Reflection: How does the Word of God affect us? What do we expect to receive from God? And, what are we to do with whatever we receive? Those are surely questions that can emerge…
Scripture: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20Matthew 12:46-50 Reflection: “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is…
Scripture: Micah 6:1-4, 6-8Matthew 12:38-42 Reflection: In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus is asked for a sign, ostensibly to demonstrate that He is who He says He is. But Jesus replies, “An evil and unfaithful generation asks for a sign, but no…
Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10Colossians 1:24-28Luke 10:38-42 Reflection: Here’s a gospel story for which we love to take sides! Mary or Martha? Those of us who feel we are always doing way more than our fair share, whether in our families, communities,…